Wednesday, 6 May 2015

It’s that time of the year when spring clean-ups are
complete and it’s time for renovations to begin. Choosing the right contractor
will help keep your renovations on time and budget. For many homeowners
choosing the right contractor can be more overwhelming than the project itself.
We have compiled a list to help you decide on the right contractor to help with
your project.

What to Look for
in a Contractor

Liability Insurance and WSIB Coverage

It’s a law

Affiliations & Memberships in Trade Associations

Show investment in their industry and responsibility

Signed Contracts

Do they have contracts?

Are there warranties associated with labour materials?

Visa or Cheque Deposits

Don’t give cash deposits, Visa or Cheque are easily traceable

Nature of Estimator

Business Cards, Contracts, Knowledge of Company Procedures

Company Logo Displayed

Prepared with Pricing and Product Options

How Much Deposit
Should a Customer Give?

This question is company specific

Each Organization has their own policy on deposits

Completion Date on
Contract?

If necessary, a tentative completion date can be given

Completion dates will be weather permitting anyway, so nothing would be guaranteed

CFIA

The Canadian Fence Industry Association is a non-profit organization whose members include professional contractors, retailers, agents, wholesalers and manufacturers of fence products and related service. We are dedicated to representing high construction standards as well as a high level of ethical business behavior in a competitive market place.

Call Before You Dig ON1Call 1-800-400-2255

Speak to Your Neighbours – re: your fence project

Read your Local Fence By-Laws – Height Restrictions

Do you have any other tips or advice to add to the list? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Friday, 20 March 2015

March 15-21, 2015 marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week presented
by Farm Credit Canada. The purpose of this campaign is to educate and empower
producers and their families on the importance of practising safe agriculture.
According to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) every year
Canada mourns the loss of about 100 adults and 12 children due to agricultural
fatalities. CASA’s role is to mend the gap between how safe farmers believe
they behave and what is actually occurring.

1. Recognize the
hazards. Agricultural operations involve a lot of moving parts to get the
job done. This includes machinery, related equipment, moving vehicles etc.
Identifying, assessing and managing hazards will help prevent injuries, and
protect your operation from disruption and loss.

2. Maintain, operate
and repair equipment properly and safely. Follow manufactures
specifications, keep everything in prime running order, use proper safety
equipment and make sure everyone is up to date on training.

3. Ensure supervisors and workers have the
expertise and skills needed to do their jobs. Under the act, supervisors are
responsible for

Ensuring a
safe workplace and assigning safe work

Providing
training and information

Supervising
workers

4.
Use the right equipment for the job. Machines are carefully
engineered to eliminate hazards related to tipping, rolling, over falling etc.
Employers who “jerry-rig” the equipment are exposing their workers to hazards
and compromise the integrity of the equipment.

5. If you have to change the design of a hopper or
any other piece of farm machinery, involve an engineer in both the design and
installation. Equipment design changes fall within the practice of
professional engineering. In Ontario, section 12(1) of the Professional Engineers
Act requires that this work be done by a holder of a licence, a temporary
licence or a limited licence. Under section 12(3) (b) of the act, this work may
also be done by an unlicensed individual who has a licence holder assume
responsibility for the engineering work.

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Although it may see like we will never thaw out, the days
are getting longer, the sunshine is getting warmer and spring is finally within
reach! After many dark, cold months spring is a welcome change. However with
all the new life and bright sunlight, the damage of a harsh winter is
magnified. Here are some key areas to inspect when spring cleanup time arrives:

1. Inspect concrete around posts for damage, any cracks
caused from frost should be fixed right away to maintain the integrity of the
posts.

2. Clean all debris from around the fence such as a buildup
of fallen leaves and dead weeds; this will help prevent rotting.

3. Check your fence for any screws and nails that may have
been pushed out due to the frost; they can be a safety hazard for both children
and pets and will also compromise the integrity of your fence.

4. Replace any cracked boards, and look for any knots that
have created weak spots.

5. Power wash and scrub your fence to remove any dirt and
grime; this will remove any mold and minimize the chances of your fence rotting
out.

6. Now is also a great time to paint, stain or reseal your
fence; doing so will give the fence an extra layer of protection from drying out
and warping.

We highly recommend including your fence in a spring cleanup.
Be sure to spot and fix any issues quickly, doing so will greatly extend the
life of your fence, keeping your family and loved ones safe and secure.

We would be more than happy to help you with a spring inspection.
Please call a location near you for more information!

Thursday, 29 January 2015

Agricultural fencing also known as farm fencing has been around for hundreds of
years. Originally animals were allowed to roam free and farm fencing was used
to keep livestock out of crops, gardens and places they were unwanted. As the
population became more dense, and land was occupied by buildings and plants we
started using farm fence to create perimeters around the animals
therefore fencing them in, quite contrary to it's original purpose!
Early farm fences were made of materials most easily
found such as stone or wood. Nowadays farm fences are manufactured from wire
and installed with wood and steel posts.

Roma Fence is
proud to distribute our very own line of agricultural fence products produced
at our manufacturing plant, Acculink Fence & Wire Inc. in Bolton, Ontario.

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Sure-Lock Knot

A notable
feature of our product line is our Sure-Lock Knot technology. This speciality
knot provides superior resistance to movement during adverse weather
conditions, animal penetration or climbing. The line wires are crimped for
added flexibility to allow the fence to be installed over varying terrain.

HEAVY STYLE
SURE-LOCK TIGHT LOCK FENCE
Heavy style Sure-Lock Fence is manufactured with 9-3/4 gauge wire and is
available with either Class 1 Zinc Coating or a Class 3 Coati ng. This is a long
lasting fence suitable for cattle ranching, highway right of way and general
perimeter fencing of fields and yards.

HIGH TENSILE
SURE-LOCK TIGHT LOCK FARM FENCE
High Tensile Sure-Lock Farm Fence is manufactured with 12-1/2 gauge Class 3 galvanized
wire. Line wire tensile of 180 to 210,000 psi increases fence strength while
providing a economical fencing alternative. High Tensile wire fencing requires
little or no maintenance and when installed properly is will not sag or
stretch. High Tensile Tight Lock Farm Fence is suitable to control livestock,
protect crops and to enclose pastures and compounds.

All of our agricultural fencing products are sold in 20
and 40 rod rolls, and are produced in a variety of heights suit your needs. Our
mild wire (948-12-9-3/4 class 3) and high tensile (949-12-12-1/2 class 3) fences are approved by the Ministry of
Transportation!

Fun Fact: High tensile (H-T or HT) fencing is a special hard, springy steel wire was introduced in the 1970s and has slowly gained acceptance

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

1. Privacy: The
most obvious reason for installing a fence around the perimeter of your
property is for privacy. A fence will block views into your backyard and vice
versa.

2. Noise Reduction: Although
neighbours are wonderful, adding a fence around your property will keep out the
chatter and noise going on around you, helping create a backyard oasis.

3. Landscape/Decor: Incorporating
a fence into your property gives climbing plants something to lean on, also
selecting a decorative iron fence can really extend the interior design of your
home to your outdoor living space. Fences can and be both functional and
aesthetically pleasing.

4. Property Value: When
listing your home, every upgrade counts. Most buyers value the addition of a
fence for their children or pets therefore increasing your property’s value.

5. Safety: Fences
are an integral part of keeping your family and pets safe. A fence will keep
children and pets in an enclosed area out of harm’s way, and most importantly
will avoid many accidents when installed around a pool or pond.

6. Security: Installing
a fence will provide security around your home, it blocks vision as well as
unwanted passage. Chain link is a great choice to cover both small and large areas.

7. Creates
Boundaries: A Fence will create boundaries around your property and help
provide a visual of where your property begins and ends.

Tuesday, 6 January 2015

This week’s advice is all about chain link. Although
choosing the right chain link might seem like a daunting task with all the
options available, we have put together a brief overview that will guide you
through the process.

Why chain link fence?Chain link fence is known for its durability and low
maintenance. It is also very cost effective when covering a large or small area,
Acculink’s chain link fence carries a warranty on its product against rust and
corrosion. Our chain link is also available in a variety of colours and
finishes, allowing the fence to blend into your décor seamlessly. Choosing a
chain link system offers an economical solution for security which is
maintenance free.

Purposes

Chain link can be used in almost any situation, you will
find a higher security fence around the perimeter of an industrial area, or a
shorter chain link fence around a pool, school or residential property. Chain
link is also used in our dog kennels and along major roads and highways. We
offer two types of finishes, “knuckle-knuckle” which is a smooth, safe finish
(for schools, homes etc) and alternatively “twisted-knuckle” (industrial,
security fences etc) which is a sharp, twisted edge to help prevent climbing.

Design and Materials

We manufacture our chain-link fence onsite giving us full quality
control in workmanship. We offer many options to suit your application. Standard
size chain link is either 1 ½” or 2” diamond size in an 11, 9 or 6 gauge
material. Some key factors that set us apart from other chain link suppliers are
our fence heights that range from 18” to 144”, diamond sizes from 3/8” to 4”
and lengths of 25’ to 100’ per roll. We manufacture our chain link in either a
galvanized finish or extruded PVC (vinyl) in black, brown, white, or green.
Custom colours are also available.

We highly recommend looking into chain link
fencing if you need a cost effective, low maintenance solution and Acculink’s
products are known for their high quality and durability. For more information
on this and other products please visit www.romafencegroup.com
or contact at location near you:Roma Fence Brampton: 416-798-7566Roma Fence West (Milton) 905-875-2801Roma Fence East (Gormley) 416-213-7270Roma Fence (Hamilton) 905-574-7662